

Kratos' hardened personality stems from years of trauma and bloodshed, and his reluctance to use the Chaos Blades in 2018's God of War is understandable given his past.

Related: God Of War Proves PC Games Don't Need MultiplayerĪs a hack-and-slash, action-adventure game, God of War features bloody battles against with vicious monsters and powerful gods. Though most of the series takes place in Ancient Greece and features prominent figures from Greek mythology, the series recently shifted to Norse mythology and could explore other cultures like Egyptian or Aztec in the future. While the games' releases don't follow a chronological order, players who've played the franchise from beginning to end can likely piece together Kratos' story. Raised from birth to become a fearless warrior, Kratos has endured countless betrayals at the gods' hands, leaving him embittered and distrusting. God of War follows Kratos' life story, a former Spartan General who once pledged allegiance to the Olympian Gods.
